Vancouver Parks
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‘System is broken’: Vancouver mayor announces plan to remove elected park boardVancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he will be bringing a motion to council to eliminate the city's elected park board.PoliticsDec 6, 2023
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Vancouver Park Board approves large fee and charges increaseThe Vancouver Park Board said recreation service fees will jump on average by six per cent and parking costs will see a 13 per cent fee hike for 2024.EnvironmentNov 29, 2023
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With hotter summers ahead, Vancouver’s Stanley Park to get new fire risk mitigation planThe Stanley Park Forest Management Plan has not been updated since 2009 and it's time for a new plan, according to Commissioner Tom Digby.FireJul 11, 2023
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Vancouver Park Board approves policies on swimwear, drinking in public parksThe Vancouver Park Board passed two motions on Monday night, one addressing appropriate swimwear at city pools and the other allowing alcohol consumption year-round in 32 parks.PoliticsApr 25, 2023
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Alcohol consumption in Vancouver parks could become permanent year-roundVancouver park staff are recommending the consumption of alcohol be allowed permanently year-round at 32 parks and during summer days only at 16 parks.CanadaApr 19, 2023
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Vancouver looks to frozen eggs to help control Canada goose populationStaff want to replace real eggs with frozen eggs in Canada goose nests to help control the population in parks, where frequent defecation is posing a challenge.EnvironmentMar 27, 2023
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Man charged after woman groped while jogging at Vancouver parkThe incident took place around 10 a.m. Tuesday as the woman ran through Trail 3 of Pacific Spirit Park, located south of the UBC and West Point Grey neighbourhoods.CrimeFeb 16, 2022
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Vancouver Park Board backs new $500 fine for feeding urban wildlifeThe amended bylaw still needs another round of approval to take effect, which could happen as soon as Oct. 4 at the next Vancouver Park Board meeting.EnvironmentSep 27, 2021
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Vancouver Park Board commissioner wants battery-powered landscaping equipmentCommissioner Dave Demers says the gas-powered equipment currently in use produces astonishing levels of pollution, among other problems.EnvironmentJan 22, 2019
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Vancouver Park Board approves new three year capital plan to improve city parks, facilitiesThe new capital plan is three times the $91.25 million dollars that has been allocated in recent years.PoliticsJul 20, 2018
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